Fishing The Three Lakes Chain ::

Fishing Hot Spots Tips and Techniques::
( Lake data supplied by Fishing Hot Spot Map Co.)

During the early spring, walleye move toward the inlet areas and to the rock and gravel shorelines. Fishing the windward shoreline in late afternoon and early evening is usually most productive. Jig and minnow combo's are preferred at this time. Once fish are located, a jig and twister tail can be used.

After weed growth begins to appear walleye tend to feed actively in these areas. Work weeds adjacent to deeper water, such as those found on a sunken islands, bars and points. A 1/16 to 1/8-oz jig tipped with a leech or nightcrawler is often productive. Jig colors that are the best in this stained water are fluorescent orange, chartreuse and yellow.

In late spring thunder bugs move toward the shoreline areas and attract walleye and perch. A sand/gravel bottom with weed growth generally is best. Hook a thunder bug lightly with a small jig, and work it slowly along the bottom.

In early fall as the weeds begin to die, walleye move to the deep water humps and areas that contain weed growth. A big redtail chub on a floating jig head rig is the preferred presentation at this time.

The Three Lakes Chain produces outstanding crappie action through out the year. After ice-out, most activity is centered in the shallow Northern bays that have stumps and some
weed growth. Work this cover with small minnows on a #4 hook below a bobber.

During the summer, the action shifts to brush piles and deeper water areas. A depth finder in invaluable for locating brush piles and suspended fish. Slip bobber rigs are effective summer presentations.

Most Muskie action improves in mid-June as the water temperatures reach 68 degress. During this period, concentrate on the shoreline points and weed beds. Small bucktails
such as Buchertails, Ghosttails, Mepps, and Rizzo Wiz in bright colors are preferred.

During the heat of the summer months, fish low light periods with surface plugs, Top Raiders and Hawg Wobblers are the popular favorites. Some of the largest fish are taken at night. Weed beds surrounded by deep water offer the best opportunities for summer Muskie. Work the edges and tops of the submergent vegetation. Keep moving until active fish are found.

The fall period generally produces the largest fish of the year. Casting deep crank baits with quick strike rigs along the rock points, brush piles and the remaining stands of weeds. Depth Raiders, and Ernies are the popular favorites.